South African National Defence Force
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Ranks | South African military ranks |
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Fit for military service | 4,927,757 males, age 18–49 (2005), 4,609,071 females, age 18–49 (2005) |
Available for military service | 10,354,769 males, age 18–49 (2005), 10,626,550 females, age 18–49 (2005) |
Current form | 1994–present |
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans | Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula |
Service branches | South African Army |
South African Navy | |
South African Air Force | |
South African Military Health Service | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2052259 |
About South African National Defence Force
The South African National Defence Force comprises the armed forces of South Africa. The commander of the SANDF is appointed by the President of South Africa from one of the armed services. They are in turn accountable to the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of the Defence Department.